Upon further research, I had contacted Toby to look into these people, and see if they are back. He let me know if he found anything. But the symbol had me worried.
The symbol itself was that of a skull with angel wings, surrounded by fire. I knew this symbol all too well, for it was I who designed it.
I took the jacket and there I saw it, there was an old, weathered looking jacket, with a similar looking patch stitched to the back of it. I threw the other jacket on the floor of the closet underneath that jacket, and closed the closet.
It was then that my phone rung.
"Hello?" I answered, and I was relieved when I heard who had called.
"Yo, Rook" It was Toby, "I found something interesting out."
"let's hear it"
"Turns out, the 'Children of Death' as they were called are back."
"I was afraid of that"
"I am aware of that. Isn't the reason you left because they were becoming too radicalized?"
"Yea, Lucifer was the one who did it"
"Who names their kid Lucifer?"
"Someone who hates them"
"True, but that was not all I found out. Turns out everyone in the gang has powers, and they even have people in their ranks capable of producing blessed weapons. I think they are anticipating you"
"Lucifer has always been paranoid" I said.
"Rook?" that was Ivy's voice.
"Shit, Ivy not now, I'll inform you later, ok?"
"Look Rook, Be careful ok?"
"Yea I will. Talk later Toby" I hung up on him and looked at Ivy.
"What is it Ivy?"
"What were you talking about?" God bless her ignorance
"It was nothing. Although my worst fears had been confirmed, wake up Blade and Flame"
After a few minutes I met Flame, Blade, Ivy, Tamamo Cat, and Kiyohii in the Living room.
"So, Good news and bad news" I said.
"Good news first" Ivy said
"Good news, We know who is after us now"
"Ok, What is the bad news?" Tamamo Cat asked.
"It is Lucifer and his 'Children of Death'"
"Who the fuck names their kid Lucifer?" asked Flame
"Someone who hates their kid"
"Also who are these people, and why does it sound like you Know them?" asked Blade.
"The 'Children of Death' were a group of people who strove to preserve true balance in this world, by fighting extremism on both fronts. however, they also dealt in illegal activities. They were very good at what they did. But, one day, The former leader of the group, Raguel, was killed in a drug deal that turned violent. The aggressor had a gun, and they did not know until it was too late. After he died, Lucifer took up, and his ideas, were... more radical to say the least. At first, it was not anything to overt, beating up a radical here and there, taking drugs there. eventually it turned to full on violent protests, even causing riots, and straight up gang war. Many people left at around that time because of the radicalization. However, many more joined because of the extremism. Their sign is this" I produce the patch of the jacket we had looted off of the 'sandman'. "A skull with Angel wings, surrounded by fire. Indicating Azrael, one of the fallen angels associated with death."
"How do you know all this?"
"Another time, as that is not the important issue at hand here, what is important, is that, everyone there has powers."
"Fucking hell" Blade, Ivy and Flame all said in unison.
"I have confirmation from Toby about this, so if we engage, we should take caution. luckily I got all of my firearms licences recently, so I have a good stockpile of weapons, but, for you three, I advise you all to be cautious. Also, if any of you see an egotistical maniac who spouts nonsense about being the next God, Do not engage him at any means. I do not want the blood of my friends on my hands." I looked down, and felt a loving embrace around my shoulders.
"It will be ok Rook Sama, none of us will be hurt" Kiyohii said, and nuzzled my back.
"Thanks Kiyohii"
"That still doesn't explain how you know all this" Flame and Blade said getting impatient.
"Look, guys, some things are just better left buried" I said to them. Just then I got a call from an unknown caller.
I picked it up.
"Hello, Is this my old comrade Rook?" a male voice smooth as butter said. I knew this voice.
"How did you get this number?" my voice was angry and stressed.
"Rook, Rook Rook, you never changed your number, Everyone from the old group knows your number. You were the one who everyone got their patches from"
"I told you guys ages ago I wanted NOTHING to do with you." there was some bite to the tone of my voice.
"Such venom for old comrades, granted, I know that it was you who killed that man we sent to talk to you."
"Of course, You think I wouldn't recognize that mark?"
"On the contrary Rook, I knew you would recognize it, I just did not think that he would have lost his mind, for you see, I just wanted to talk to you"
"Look, If we can do so peacefully, I will agree to talk. Not now, and not like this. Face to face."
"Oh of course, I will come alone, I trust you will too?"
"Yea, I trust you won't try to pull anything?"
"Of course not Rook, I wish to be civil about this."
"Alright. Meet me in the usual place."
"you got it Rook, Later tonight? or Tomorrow night?"
"tomorrow night. Remember come alone."
"Ohoho of course Rook my dear comrade, You too" and Like that, he hung up.
"Fucking self righteous prick" I muttered under my breath.
"Rook, WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT ABOUT?" Flame asked me.
"None of your business. This is something I have to do, alone. Ok? Nobody interfere." I looked at everyone, and they all nodded.
"Got you Rook"
"And I am sorry Kiyohii, but, I cannot take you at that time. Please do not be mad at me"
"It is Ok Rook sama" she kissed me as she said that.
"Ok, I would like to get some sleep" I said. It was starting to get late, as that whole meeting took around two to three hours to get started. mainly because I was getting a full response and report from Toby.
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This (Not so Special) Gift of mine
FantasyI am Rook, your average shut in NEET, who, surprise surprise, doesn't like to g outside often. Imagine my surprise when I find out that I have this type of Gift, where I am basically the ghost rider, but I found out I'm not the only one I know who h...
